How hard should a 10 year old throw?

The average fastball velocity for pitchers 10 years old and younger is between 40-50 mph. The average change up speed for this age group is about 10 mph slower, putting the velocity between 30-40 mph. Pitchers in this age group are playing in the Majors division in Little League.

Can a 10 year old throw 60 mph?

I'm often asked what are the ranges (average, above average, excellent) for a 10, 11 or 12 year old's baseball pitching speed. Some of the kids that I do pitching lessons for that are 10-12 years old are around 50 mph to low 60's mph. Yet, I'd like to encourage you to try not to worry too much about speed at this age.

How far should a 10 year old throw a baseball?

The pitching distance for a 10-year-old is anywhere between 46 – 50 feet. They also cannot exceed 80 innings of pitching throughout 12 months, and pictures removed from the mound cannot return as pitchers.

How hard does the average 9 year old throw?

There is a HUGE difference between a 9 year old and a 12 year old. A 12 year old can throw 60–70 mph (the good ones). Average pitch speed in the 50s. A 9 year old be lucky to touch 45–50.

How hard should a 11 year old throw?

11 And 12-Year-Olds

The average fastball is between 50-60 mph. Although at this age the players may begin to reach puberty, and for that reason, it is not unusual to see a pitcher throwing around 70 mph. The changeup velocity at this age is generally between 40-50 mph.

Average Pitching Speed for an 8 - 18 year old - How fast should I throw?

What pitches should a 10 year old throw?

In general, a child can start throwing a fastball at age 8, a change-up at 10, and a curveball at 14. All other pitches should not be introduced until high school age.

How many pitches is too many for a 10 year old?

The league age pitch counts for Little League Baseball® are as follows: Ages 13-16 – 95 pitches per day. Ages 11-12 – 85 pitches per day. Ages 9-10 – 75 pitches per day.

How fast do 9 year old pitchers throw?

Coaches as young as the Little League age seem to put a lot of emphasis on fastball velocity and how hard a pitcher can throw. For those of you looking to see where your velocity falls in your age group, read on! The average fastball velocity for pitchers 10 years old and younger is between 40-50 mph.

Can a 12 year old pitch 90 mph?

Can a 12 year old pitch 90 mph? The average fastball thrown by an adolescent player ranges from 50-60 mph, with some reaching up to 72 mph in spurts. Keep an eye out for young players who are throwing balls close to 90 mph – it's possible that they've reached their peak performance level early on.

Should a 10 year old throw a curveball?

While the research has not conclusively shown a connection between curveballs and injuries; it is safest for young pitchers to avoid throwing curveballs until they are more mature and can use proper mechanics.

How can a 10 year old increase his pitching speed?

How fast do d1 pitchers throw?

Prototypical Division I pitching recruits throw anywhere between 87 and 95 MPH on a consistent basis. It is important to remember that coaches are looking for pitchers to consistently throw at this velocity, not just touch it every once and awhile.

How fast do d3 pitchers throw?

Division III players have a pitching velocity of 77 miles per hour to 82 miles per hour on average. Along with this, coaches often look for Division III players to have a strikeout to walk ratio of 1:1 and an ERA ranging from 2.50 to 3.50.

What is the average top speed of a 10 year old?

The maximum speed of 10-11 yrs., 12-13 yrs & 14-15 yrs. were 6.45, 6.77 & 7.70 m/sec. and average speed 5.76, 6.01 & 6.47m/sec respectively.

How fast does a good high school pitcher throw?

MLB Hitters vs.

From 2011–18, major league teams took 40 high school pitchers with one of the top 30 picks in the draft. Those 40 pitchers averaged 95.1 mph—38 of the 40 threw 93 and above.

How fast did Babe Ruth throw?

Ruth was an extremely skilled pitcher, throwing the ball at a speed of over 100 miles per hour. He was even faster when he batted, swinging the bat so fast that it looked like a blur on TV. In 1934, Ruth set single-season home run records and became one of baseball's most legendary players.

How often should a kid throw a baseball?

Pay attention to pitch counts

Kids 7 to 8 years old shouldn't throw more than 50 pitches per game, experts say. That number goes up as children get older, but even 17- and 18-year-olds shouldn't throw more than 105 pitches during a game.

How many days rest for a pitcher?

If a player pitches 36-50 pitches in a day, two (2) calendar days of rest must be observed. If a player pitches 21-35 pitches in a day, one (1) calendar day of rest must be observed. If a player pitches 1-20 pitches in a day, no (0) calendar day of rest is required.

How many days a week should a pitcher throw?

Once the arm is in shape, throwing three to five days a week is encouraged.

Should a 10 year old throw a slider?

Young pitchers who throw breaking balls–including sliders–report more arm pain than those who do not. The right age to start throwing a slider or curveball is between 14 and 15, which gives a player enough time to develop the pitch (takes 1-3 years) so that it's good by the time the college recruiting process heats up.

At what age should you start throwing a curveball?

So, what is the appropriate age? In regard to curveballs and sliders, I recommend a player wait until he is 13- or 14- years- old. It all depends on his physical maturation and muscular development. You want to avoid overloading the shoulder and elbow.

Can throwing a curveball hurt your arm?

No studies found increased force or torque about the elbow or shoulder. Three epidemiologic studies showed no significant association between pitching a curveball and upper extremity pain or injury.